How to write an animal reportJuly 16, 2020 – Your teacher wants a written report on the beluga whale. Not to worry. Use these organizational tools so you can stay afloat while writing a report.
Extremely rare ‘spoonie’ bird added to ark of imperiled animalsJuly 21, 2022 – The 13,000th image in National Geographic’s Photo Ark is the spoon-billed sandpiper, a critically endangered shorebird known for its spectacular migration.
Why bats are the real superheroes of the animal worldOctober 26, 2021 – The flying mammals possess a suite of amazing abilities, from seeing with sound to co-existing with viruses.
Moment of Cute: Baby AnimalsMarch 17, 2023 – Many animal parents give birth in springtime because the weather is warmer and more food is available to feed their newborns. Check out this crazy-cute gallery of critters born in the spring that give us the warm fuzzies.
Which optical illusions can animals see?November 24, 2020 – Many animals fall for the same optical illusions we do, providing clues about how evolution shapes visual perception.
These animals are in danger of disappearingSeptember 24, 2019 – Animals are vanishing at hundreds of times the normal rate, primarily because of shrinking habitats. Their biggest threat: humans.
How animals are adapting to the rise of wildfiresMarch 06, 2024 – Lizards that can outrun blazes. Birds that lay ash-colored eggs. Wildlife may have a limited ability to evolve in this fiery new era known as the Pyrocene.
Animal Photo GalleriesCheck out these pictures of animals.
These are our best animal photos of 2020December 02, 2020 – Honeybees slurp water and chimps stalk a Ugandan village in these striking pictures selected by National Geographic editors.
Zoo Animal Field TripsMay 28, 2020 – See animals from zoos and aquariums go on wild adventures.
Animal ShowdownAnimals face-off in this surprising competition of the toughest, biggest, and baddest in the animal kingdom.
These are our best animal photos of 2020December 02, 2020 – Honeybees slurp water and chimps stalk a Ugandan village in these striking pictures selected by National Geographic editors.
Many overlooked animals are languishingMarch 25, 2020 – The 30,000 species at risk of extinction aren't all cuddly or charismatic—but they're no less critical to Earth’s ecosystems.
Menopause is very rare among animals. Here’s why orcas go through it.July 20, 2023 – Studying fin scrapes in a closed group of orcas shows that postmenopausal mothers put energy into helping their sons, but not daughters or grandchildren.